Come, Follow Me — Book of Mormon Lesson 23

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“They Were Steadfast and Immovable”

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Some might see King Mosiah’s proposal to replace kings with elected judges as merely wise political reform. But to the Nephites, especially those who lived under wicked King Noah, this change had spiritual significance too. They had seen how an unrighteous king had influenced his people, and they were “exceedingly anxious” to be free from such influence. This change would allow them to be responsible for their own righteousness and “answer for [their] own sins” (Mosiah 29:38).

Of course, the end of the reign of kings did not mean the end of problems in Nephite society. Cunning people like Nehor and Amlici promoted false ideas, nonbelievers persecuted the Saints, and many members of the Church became prideful and fell away. Yet “the humble followers of God” remained “steadfast and immovable” despite what happened around them (Alma 4:15; 1:25).

Mosiah 29: Mosiah proposes that judges be chosen in place of a king—Unrighteous kings lead their people into sin—Alma the younger is chosen chief judge by the voice of the people—He is also the high priest over the Church—Alma the elder and Mosiah die. About 92–91 B.C.

Alma 1: Nehor teaches false doctrines, establishes a church, introduces priestcraft, and slays Gideon—Nehor is executed for his crimes—Priestcrafts and persecutions spread among the people—The priests support themselves, the people care for the poor, and the Church prospers. About 91–88 B.C.

Alma 2: Amlici seeks to be king and is rejected by the voice of the people—His followers make him king—The Amlicites make war on the Nephites and are defeated—The Lamanites and Amlicites join forces and are defeated—Alma slays Amlici. About 87 B.C.

Alma 3: The Amlicites had marked themselves according to the prophetic word—The Lamanites had been cursed for their rebellion—Men bring their own curses upon themselves—The Nephites defeat another Lamanite army. About 87–86 B.C.

Alma 4: Alma baptizes thousands of converts—Iniquity enters the Church, and the Church’s progress is hindered—Nephihah is appointed chief judge—Alma, as high priest, devotes himself to the ministry. About 86–83 B.C.

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- Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 21 (Mosiah 29-Alma 4)

- Nephite Political Philosophy in Mosiah 29, Hales Swift

- Labor Diligently to Write: The Ancient Making of a Modern Scripture — Chapter 13: Mosiah Chapter XIII (28:20–29), Brant A. Gardner

- Labor Diligently to Write: The Ancient Making of a Modern Scripture — Chapter 14: Alma Chapter I-II (1–4), Brant A. Gardner

- The Amlicites and Amalekites: Are They the Same People?, Benjamin McMurtry, June 23, 2017

- Deuteronomy 17:14–20 as Criteria for Book of Mormon Kingship, Taylor Halverson, February 24, 2017

- “See That Ye Are Not Lifted Up”: The Name Zoram and Its Paronomastic Pejoration, Matthew L. Bowen, March 18, 2016

- In His Footsteps: Ammon₁ and Ammon₂, Val Larsen, January 11, 2013

- The Cultural Context of Nephite Apostasy, Mark Alan Wright, August 10, 2012

- Scripture Roundtable: Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Lesson 21, “Alma… Did Judge Righteous Judgments”, May 1, 2016

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- Alma Preaches the Word of God | Alma 4–7

- Nehor’s Narcissism: The Influence of a Popular Renegade (Ensign Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon)

- The Religious Freedom Videos

- Dress and Appearance, For the Strength of Youth (2011), 6–8

- Testimony, Hymns, no. 137

- Mosiah 29 to Alma 4 – “They Were Steadfast and Immovable”, BYU Studies

- Likening the Scriptures unto Us, BYU Religious Studies Center

- Government by the Voice of the People: A Witness and a Warning, BYU Religious Studies Center

- The Book of Alma as a Prototype for Teaching the Word of God, BYU Religious Studies Center

- The Record of Alma: A Prophet Pattern of the Principles Governing Testimony, BYU Religious Studies Center

- Mosiah 29 – Alma 4, John W. Welch Notes

- 5 of the Best KnoWhys on Alma the Younger’s Conversion, Book of Mormon Central

- Why Did Alma Face Such Great Political Challenges as the Chief Judge?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #563

- What is the Purpose of Democracy in the Book of Mormon?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #380

- How Did King Benjamin’s Speech Lead to Nephite Democracy?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #301

- How Were Judges Elected in the Book of Mormon?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #107

- Why Did Nehor Suffer an "Ignominious" Death?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #108

- How Do the Blessings in the Scriptures Apply to us Today?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #373

- What Was One of the Main Causes of Warfare in the Book of Mormon?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #523

- How Were the Amlicites and Amalekites Related?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #109

- Why Did Book of Mormon Prophets Discourage Nephite-Lamanite Intermarriage?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #110

- How Does the Book of Mormon Prepare Missionaries to Sacrifice, Serve, and Preach? , Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #333

- Discussions on the Book of Mormon – Alma 1-4

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